Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     NapoliNapoli
Computer Player Computer Player Matt Snape Matt Snape
Vicente DuarteV. Duarte70
G
1
G
80Marco CossatoM. Cossato
Michele ZolaM. Zola77
D
2
D
79Diego PinedaD. Pineda
Gabriele MarascoG. Marasco70
D
3
D
79Walter BrioschiW. Brioschi
Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson66
D
4
D
74Giovanni CristanteG. Cristante
Renato AmeriniR. Amerini64
D
5
D
78Pietro FacciP. Facci
Sean CauetS. Cauet81
M
captain6
M
79Francesco CappelliniF. Cappellini
Ray BaronchelliR. Baronchelli65
M
7captain
M
84Achille BucchiA. Bucchi
Ruggero AmetranoR. Ametrano63
M
8
M
86Adriano RampullaA. Rampulla
Stan MossS. Moss68
A
9
A
74Andrez PedoneA. Pedone
Rafael AndradeR. Andrade68
A
10
A
71Gialuca FrezzoliniG. Frezzolini
Matt GlassM. Glass67
A
11
A
73Giuseppe SemioliG. Semioli
 
Emanuele DionisiE. Dionisi66
G
12
A
68Pierpaolo MyrtajP. Myrtaj
Benedetto OngaratoB. Ongarato64
A
13
D
73Gianmarco MartinelliG. Martinelli
Matjaz RusticoM. Rustico60
A
14
M
87Fabian N. LupatelliF. Lupatelli

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Napoli. A crowd of 20,282 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Natale Circello.


0.00
Napoli start the match!
3.58
Ray Baronchelli catches Achille Bucchi on the ankles. Ray Baronchelli is shown the yellow card! Achille Bucchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.42
Achille Bucchi takes a quick throw-in, which Francesco Cappellini takes on the chest. Francesco Cappellini sees Adriano Rampulla in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adriano Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.53
Achille Bucchi makes a probing pass to Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla knocks in a cross ball towards Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.03
Walter Brioschi takes it forward alone. Walter Brioschi flicks a high pass forward to Andrez Pedone who brings the ball under control. Andrez Pedone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.49
Sean Cauet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ray Baronchelli. Ray Baronchelli knocks the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
15.46
Rafael Andrade catches Pietro Facci on the ankles. Rafael Andrade is given a warning by the referee! Pietro Facci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.06
Ruggero Ametrano makes a simple pass to Ray Baronchelli. Ray Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Moss. Stan Moss connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.20
Sean Cauet knocks the ball forward to Ray Baronchelli. Ray Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Walter Brioschi.
24.45
Ray Baronchelli makes a probing pass to Stan Moss. Stan Moss rushes past Walter Brioschi! Stan Moss makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.48
Achille Bucchi threads the ball through to Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.23
Ray Baronchelli threads a neat ball through to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet cuts inside the box! Sean Cauet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sean Cauet!
38.05
Walter Brioschi knocks the ball forward to Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi hits a low pass to Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli whips in a cross ball towards Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
39.19
Sean Cauet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stan Moss. Stan Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marco Cossato with no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
45.00
Francesco Cappellini threads the ball through to Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Napoli players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
48.27
Giovanni Cristante breaks forward. Giovanni Cristante threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli cuts inside the box! Giuseppe Semioli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Napoli!
53.42
Francesco Cappellini hits a low pass to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.54
With great vision, Francesco Cappellini plays the ball forward to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone whips in a cross ball towards Francesco Cappellini. Francesco Cappellini flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.27
Giuseppe Semioli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco Cappellini. Francesco Cappellini lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Pedone. Renato Amerini barges into Andrez Pedone. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.47
Matt Glass sees Sean Cauet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sean Cauet finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marco Cossato!
65.22
With great vision, Duncan Davidson laces a through ball forward to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet sees space and advances. Sean Cauet lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
67.43
Achille Bucchi chips the ball to his team mate, Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone knocks in a cross ball towards Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.45
Pietro Facci sees Achille Bucchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Achille Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Giuseppe Semioli. Giuseppe Semioli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.31
Adriano Rampulla makes an attacking run forward. Adriano Rampulla lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.43
Napoli have made 2 substitutions with Pierpaolo Myrtaj replacing Giuseppe Semioli and Fabian N. Lupatelli replacing Francesco Cappellini .
81.26
Ruggero Ametrano sees space and advances. Ruggero Ametrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Cossato who gathers it comfortably.
85.20
Diego Pineda comes in with a late challenge on Ruggero Ametrano. The referee calls over Diego Pineda and warns him to calm down! Ruggero Ametrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.09
Rafael Andrade catches Giovanni Cristante on the ankles. The referee brings Rafael Andrade to one side and gives him another warning! Giovanni Cristante runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Napoli
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
27.7%
46.2%
26.2%

Scorers
Stan Moss 16, 39
Sean Cauet 28
Giuseppe Semioli 48
Francesco Cappellini 55
Gialuca Frezzolini 67
Andrez Pedone 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stan Moss of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings